2023 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Review: A Good Alternative
While the Ford F-150 Lightning EV may be here and stealing hearts across the land, it is not the be-all, end-all when it comes to alternatively powered versions of the world’s best-selling passenger vehicle. One should not ignore the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid. There’s lots to like here, and it does without some of the irritants of the all-electric Lightning, for instance the inflated price tag, range anxiety and reduced capabilities.
Interior of 2023 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Photo: D.Heyman Interior and technology of the 2023 Ford F-150 PowerBoost - 8/10The exterior styling may not be singular, but the interior is more of a departure, starting with its power-folding shift lever. With the press of a button, you can fold the console-mounted shifter into a small storage bin, leaving room for the armrest to transform into an entirely flat work surface perfect for a laptop, tablet or sandwich while on the job.
Bed of 2023 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Photo: D.Heyman Ford has also paid special attention to the bed out back. It has all the requisite anchors and accessory rails, but it gets bonuses like side steps that extend beyond the back of the cab, so you can use them to help access the front of the bed.
While the PowerBoost has more horsepower than every F-150 model save the Lightning and two Raptor models, it does give up some capability in terms of towing and hauling to the EcoBoost model. That variant can tow 14,000 lb and haul 3,250 lb, compared to 12,700 and 2,120 for our tester. Front grille of the 2023 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Photo: D.Heyman Some of the modes rely more on the gas engine while others – Eco, for example – turn more heavily to the EV motors. Power is transferred to all four wheels through the same 10-speed automatic transmission as the gas trucks get.
Since you can’t spec the PowerBoost for either the Tremor or Raptor, the FX4 package is the only way to get better off-road performance with a PowerBoost-equipped truck. It goes the other way, too, because you can’s spec FX4 for the Lightning, making the PowerBoost FX4 the model for those who want an off-road electrified pickup.
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